This year, supporters of the event raised a record-breaking $1 million to provide programs such as the educational experience “Receiving the Torch: Voting Rights and the Ongoing Fight for Justice, Equality, and Freedom,” which allows John Jay students to travel around the country to visit and study historic sites. The yearly Educating for Justice Gala pays tribute to those who exemplify perseverance and integrity while advancing the fight for justice in all of its dimensions.